Test of English as a Foreign Language by ETS
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) by ETS is conducted throughout the year at various test centres in India. Along with this, it gives students the option to take the test at home in a monitored environment. Students can select dates as per their preference throughout the year. There are approximately 60 dates in a year, and students can choose test dates according to their preparation and schedule. In this article, we will discuss the TOEFL test dates for 2025 and you can book from the official ETS website.
For all the major cities in India, the tentative TOEFL booking dates are as per the table below. Students can choose between online and centre-based tests.
Month | Online Dates | Centre-Based Dates |
---|---|---|
January |
1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 |
3, 4, 8, 11, 18, 22, 24, 25 |
February |
3, 4, 7, 9, 11, 12, 14, 16, 17, 19, 20, 22, 23 |
2, 6, 10, 15, 21, 26 |
March |
2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 16, 17, 18, 19, 23, 24, 25, 26, 30, 31 |
1, 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28 |
April |
1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, 29, 30 |
3, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25 |
May |
4, 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 27, 28 |
2, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, 31 |
June |
1, 2, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 15, 16, 19, 20, 23, 24, 27, 28 |
5, 9, 13, 14, 21, 22, 29, 30 |
July |
2, 3, 6, 7, 9, 10, 14, 15, 18, 19, 23, 24, 27, 28, 30, 31 |
4, 8, 11, 12, 20, 21, 26, 29 |
August |
1, 5, 6, 9, 10, 13, 14, 17, 18, 21, 22, 25, 26, 29, 30 |
3, 7, 12, 16, 19, 23, 28 |
September |
3, 4, 7, 8, 11, 12, 15, 16, 19, 20, 23, 24, 27, 28 |
2, 6, 10, 14, 18, 22, 25, 29 |
October |
2, 3, 6, 7, 10, 11, 14, 15, 18, 19, 22, 23, 26, 27, 30, 31 |
1, 5, 9, 13, 17, 20, 24, 28 |
November |
1, 4, 5, 8, 9, 12, 13, 16, 17, 20, 21, 24, 25, 28, 29 |
2, 6, 10, 15, 19, 23, 27 |
December |
2, 3, 6, 7, 10, 11, 14, 15, 18, 19, 22, 23, 26, 27, 30, 31 |
1, 5, 9, 13, 17, 21, 25, 29 |
Please note that these TOEFL registration dates are for all of the following major cities in India:
As we mentioned earlier also, these are tentative dates only, and for TOEFL slot booking, students are advised to check the official ETS website.
Paper-based TOEFL has been permanently discontinued by ETS. You have to take the TOEFL test in the TOEFL iBT (internet-based test) format at a test centre or you can take the TOEFL Home Edition, which you can conveniently take at your home.
The TOEFL Home Edition test allows you to take the test at the convenience of your home. This version is available throughout the year with four test dates per week. The registration process for the TOEFL Home Edition is the same as that of the test centre option. The TOEFL exam time is 116 minutes. Please note that you need to meet the following conditions before you can take the TOEFL Home Edition test:
Failing to meet these conditions, will result in immediate cancellation of your TOEFL exam and you will not be given any refund. Below is the table for TOEFL Home Edition test dates 2025:
Month/Year | IBT Online Dates |
---|---|
January 2025 |
1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 |
February 2025 |
2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 11, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 |
March 2025 |
2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 16, 17, 18, 19, 23, 24, 25, 26, 30, 31 |
April 2025 |
1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, 29, 30 |
May 2025 |
4, 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 27, 28 |
June 2025 |
1, 2, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 15, 16, 19, 20, 23, 24, 27, 28 |
July 2025 |
2, 3, 6, 7, 9, 10, 14, 15, 18, 19, 23, 24, 27, 28, 30, 31 |
August 2025 |
1, 5, 6, 9, 10, 13, 14, 17, 18, 21, 22, 25, 26, 29, 30 |
September 2025 |
3, 4, 7, 8, 11, 12, 15, 16, 19, 20, 23, 24, 27, 28 |
October 2025 |
2, 3, 6, 7, 10, 11, 14, 15, 18, 19, 22, 23, 26, 27, 30, 31 |
November 2025 |
1, 4, 5, 8, 9, 12, 13, 16, 17, 20, 21, 24, 25, 28, 29 |
December 2025 |
2, 3, 6, 7, 10, 11, 14, 15, 18, 19, 22, 23, 26, 27, 30, 31 |
Consider the following important factors before finalizing your TOEFL 2025 exam date:
Make sure you have dedicated sufficient time to your preparation. You need to have a strong command of the English language whether it is reading, writing, speaking or listening.
Check the admission deadlines of your target universities. It is recommended that you book your TOEFL exam at least 2 to 3 months before deadline so that you can have enough time to show your TOEFL scores.
TOEFL exam 2025 test dates fill up quickly, especially in peak months (June to August, November to December). We suggest that you book early so that you can get your preferred date and location.
Make sure that all the required documents like passport, ID proofs, university applications and other documents are ready before selecting a test date to avoid last-minute issues.
You can register for the TOEFL iBT test up to 7 days before the test date. However, if you miss the regular registration deadline, you can still register with the late fee of approximately INR 3900 (USD 40) up until 4 days before the test date. Please make sure that you register for the test at least 7 days before the test date.
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TOEFL is conducted throughout the year, with multiple test dates available each month. The exact dates vary by city and test centre
The TOEFL iBT test is available more than 60 times a year at test centres worldwide, and the Home Edition can be taken four days a week.
Both TOEFL and IELTS are widely accepted. TOEFL is preferred for U.S. and Canadian universities, while IELTS is more common in the U.K., Australia, and New Zealand.
The TOEFL iBT exam fee in India is around INR 16,900.
TOEFL scores are valid for two years from the test date.
Yes, you can retake TOEFL as many times as you want, but you must wait at least three days between attempts.
The required TOEFL score varies by university, but most institutions require 80–100 for undergraduate and 90–110 for post-graduate programs.
You can register online via the ETS website, over the phone, or through approved test centres.
Yes, TOEFL is accepted for student visas, university admissions, and some scholarships globally.
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